Help Save Binghamton’s Historic Kilmer Mansion

If you’ve ever driven down Riverside Drive, you’ve probably noticed the Kilmer Mansion, it’s one of the most breathtaking landmarks in Binghamton. Built in 1898 for the Kilmer family, the mansion has more than 125 years of history carved into its woodwork, curved glass windows, and grand halls. But here’s the thing: Kilmer Mansion isn’t just about the past. Today, it’s a community hub, where people gather for events, local businesses get a platform, and history is shared with anyone who wants to learn.

Keeping Kilmer Mansion Alive Beyond Bricks and Mortar

Restoring a historic building is no small task. Grants can help patch up the bricks and mortar, but they don’t keep the lights on, pay the dedicated staff, or fund the programs that bring the mansion to life. That’s where the new Keep Kilmer Mansion Alive campaign comes in. It’s about more than fixing a building, it’s about protecting the people, programs, and progress that make the mansion matter right now.

Your Support Powers People and Programs

When you pitch in, you’re not just giving to a cause, you’re directly supporting the staff who open the doors and welcome every visitor. You’re keeping community programs accessible, giving entrepreneurs a stage to grow their businesses, and ensuring that the forward momentum of preservation continues. Without that support, progress slows, and opportunities disappear.

Community Rallies Toward $10,000 Goal

The campaign just launched on September 10, and in only a week, more than $6,400 has already been raised. The goal is $10,000, and there are still two weeks left to reach it. Want to help? It’s easy. You can donate directly, start your own fundraising page to rally friends and family, or simply share the campaign link on social media. Every little bit keeps Kilmer Mansion alive and thriving. Donate here.

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More Than a Mansion, a Legacy to Protect

The Kilmer Mansion has always been more than just a pretty house. It’s a symbol of Binghamton’s history, a space for community connection, and now a project that depends on all of us to keep it going. Together, we can protect the legacy and ensure this gem remains a place where culture, commerce, and community meet for generations to come.

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